Today, we will delve into the details of Short Darood Sharif, exploring the benefits it offers and its significance in Islam.
Darood Sharif holds great importance in Islam, as it serves as a means of sending prayers to our beloved Prophet Muhammad.
Even a small Darood Sharif gives you countless rewards that bring peace, mercy, and blessings from Allah (SWT) in your life.
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad himself always encouraged all Muslims to recite it regularly because Darood Sharif not only strengthens our relationship with Allah (SWT) but also increases our love for Allah’s messenger, i.e., our Prophet Muhammad.
“On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most of Durood. “
Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book of Supplications, Hadith 484
If you seek inner peace, forgiveness from Allah SWT for your sins, or numerous rewards, then reciting Darood Sharif daily is recommended.
Today, in this article, we will also tell you about 10 essential benefits of reciting short Darood Sharif, which every Muslim should know and adopt in their life.
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Importance of Sending Salawat in Islam
Reciting Darood Sharif is one of the most respectable deeds in Islam.
We should never forget that it is not just a form of remembrance but an order of Allah Taala in the Quran, which all Muslims must follow.
“Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.”
(Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56)
From this, we learn that sending Darood Sharif is not only an act of obedience but it is also the best way to get closer to Allah Taala and Prophet Muhammad, i.e., the Messenger of Allah Taala.
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Why it is important:
- The most crucial reason for reciting Durood Sharif is that it is the best source of Allah’s mercy. Every Salawat recited brings 10 blessings from Allah Tala.
- Whenever you recite Darood Sharif, the angels join in your dua.
- Whenever you recite Darood Sharif, you express your love for Prophet Muhammad.
- Reciting Darood Sharif strengthens the connection of every Muslim with our beloved Prophet Muhammad, as it reminds you of his sacrifices and teachings.
- If you recite Darood Sharif daily, your heart becomes pure, and the probability of your every dua being accepted increases.
List of 18 Powerful Short Darood Sharif (Salawat) with Meaning
Now, we will give you 18 short Durood Sharif, and you will also understand the meaning of each one.
If you adopt it in your daily life, then Insha’Allah you will be able to avoid every problem, and the mercy of Allah Ta’ala will remain on you.
Let’s know which of those 18 short Durood Sharif.
| No. | Salawat (Arabic) | Transliteration | Meaning (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ | Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam | Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ﷺ |
| 2 | اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ | Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad | O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad ﷺ |
| 3 | صَلَوَاتُ اللَّهِ وَسَلَامُهُ عَلَيْهِ | Salawātu Allahi wa salāmuhu ‘alayh | Blessings and peace of Allah be upon him ﷺ |
| 4 | صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا | Sallu ‘alayhi wa sallimu taslīma | Send blessings and peace upon him ﷺ |
| 5 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ | Sallallahu ‘ala Muhammad | Allah’s blessings be upon Muhammad ﷺ |
| 6 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ | Sallallahu ‘ala an-Nabiyy | Allah’s blessings be upon the Prophet ﷺ |
| 7 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ | Sallallahu ‘ala Rasūlillāh | Allah’s blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ |
| 8 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ | Sallallahu ‘alayh | Allah’s blessings be upon him ﷺ |
| 9 | عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ | ‘Alayhi as-salām | Peace be upon him ﷺ |
| 10 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى أَحْمَد | Sallallahu ‘ala Ahmad | Allah’s blessings be upon Ahmad ﷺ |
| 11 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى الْهَادِي | Sallallahu ‘ala al-Hādī | Allah’s blessings be upon the Guide ﷺ |
| 12 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُصْطَفَى | Sallallahu ‘ala al-Mustafā | Allah’s blessings be upon the Chosen One ﷺ |
| 13 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى نَبِيِّ الرَّحْمَةِ | Sallallahu ‘ala Nabiyyir-Rahmah | Allah’s blessings be upon the Prophet of Mercy ﷺ |
| 14 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى نَبِيِّ الْهُدَى | Sallallahu ‘ala Nabiyyil-Hudā | Allah’s blessings be upon the Prophet of Guidance ﷺ |
| 15 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى الشَّفِيع | Sallallahu ‘ala ash-Shafī‘ | Allah’s blessings be upon the Intercessor ﷺ |
| 16 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى الْأَمِين | Sallallahu ‘ala al-Amīn | Allah’s blessings be upon the Trustworthy ﷺ |
| 17 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُجْتَبَى | Sallallahu ‘ala al-Mujtabā | Allah’s blessings be upon the Selected One ﷺ |
| 18 | صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى خَاتَمِ النَّبِيِّينَ | Sallallahu ‘ala Khātimin-Nabiyyīn | Allah’s blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets ﷺ |
10 Benefits of Short Darood Sharif
Now, we will discuss 10 key benefits of reciting Darood Sharif that you should be aware of so you can understand the actual benefits you receive whenever you recite Darood Sharif.
Let us know what the 10 enormous benefits are.
- Whenever you recite Darood Sharif, Allah Taala bestows 10 blessings upon you in return.
- By reciting Darood Sharif daily, Allah forgives your sins.
- If you recite Darood Sharif before starting a dua and recite Darood Sharif again after finishing your dua, the chances of your dua being accepted increase substantially.
- By reciting Darood Sharif regularly, the doors of heaven open for you.
- By reciting Darood Sharif, you get closer to our beloved Prophet Muhammad, and our beloved Muhammad has also said that on the Day of Judgment, the people closest to me will be those who recite the most Darood on me.
- By reciting Darud Sharif daily, you can save yourself from the evil eye of people.
- By reciting Darood Sharif daily, you will feel a different kind of peace in your heart, and your worries will gradually start to end.
- By reciting Durood Sharif, the angels of Allah Taala will be very kind to you, and you will also feel as if the angels are conveying your prayers to Allah Taala.
- By reciting Darood Sharif, blessings will start coming into your life, and your wealth will increase. If there is any fight or quarrel in the family, it will slowly begin to end.
- By reciting Darood Sharif regularly, you will be successful in getting rid of things like depression and anxiety.
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Best Times to Recite Darood Sharif
You can recite Darood Sharif anytime during the day or night. But there are some special occasions when its effect increases even more.
Let us know which are the special occasions when you should recite Darood Sharif.
- Whenever you are doing Namaaz, take complete care that you recite Durood Sharif while doing Namaaz or during the Namaaz.
- If Durood Sharif is recited on Friday, i.e., Jumma, then it will be very beneficial for you. Prophet Muhammad has said, “Increase your supplications for me on the day and night of Jumu’ah.” (Sunan Abu Dawood 1531)
- Reciting Durood Sharif every morning and evening will bring you peace and blessings. Therefore, reciting in the morning and evening is also one of the best times.
- When the Adhan finishes, reciting Darood upon the Prophet is highly recommended. “Then ask Allah to grant me al-Wasilah, for it is a rank in Paradise…” (Sahih Muslim 384)
- The best time to recite Durood Shareef is at the beginning and end of your dua.
Conclusion
In the end, we would like to tell you that through this article, we have tried our best to tell you in detail about Darood Sharif and at the same time, we have also told you about the 10 benefits of reciting Darood Sharif and what benefits you will get from it if you recite it daily.
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